Extol of Ohio
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Amputations — NORWALK, OHIO
| Employer | Extol of Ohio | Report ID | 2015086008 |
| Address | 208 Republic St. | City, State ZIP | NORWALK, OHIO 44857 |
| Event Date | August 21, 2015 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423330 | Inspection # | 1088571 |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.26000, -82.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On August 21, 2015, an employee's left-hand middle and index fingertips were amputated by a saw when the employee attempted to adjust the blade. The saw was running at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On August 21, 2015, a worker at Extol of Ohio in NORWALK, OHIO suffered amputations to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with sawing machinery-stationary, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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